The clown was identified as 18-year-old Aaron Lee Scott of Bella Vista. The two accomplices were identified as 18-year-old Tyler Austin Pike and 18-year-old Jerry Silva, both of Bentonville, AR.

Prior to the incident the Bentonville Public School Resource Officers were receiving questions froms taff, students and parents regarding safety concerns related to persons dressed as clowns. Initial investigation revealed that the suspect did not intend harm.